Best Easy Pan Fried Tempeh (3 Ingredients!)
Want to learn how to cook tempeh in minutes? This pan fried tempeh needs 3 ingredients and gives delicious results with minimal effort.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 1 200g package tempeh
- 2½ tablespoon unflavoured oil (I like avocado oil, but any high heat oil will work)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cut tempeh into small flat rectangles or thin slices about ¾ cm thick.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and add half the oil. When oil is hot, add tempeh pieces flat side down and season lightly with salt.
- Pan-fry for about 3 minutes until underside is golden, then flip over and add remaining oil.
- Fry another 2-3 minutes until golden. Check taste and re-season with salt if needed. Ensure all sides of tempeh are cooked.
- Add cooked tempeh to your favourite noodles, stir fry dish, kale salad or whole grains. Enjoy!
Notes
Don't scrimp on oil - Although tempting to minimize oil use, if not using marinated tempeh it dries out very easily. Adding plenty of oil will ensure it tastes succulent and delicious, not dry!
Storage - Store leftover tempeh in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.3g | Protein: 12.4g | Fat: 18.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 275mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg